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I read about other bands like The Vaccines (who i do like as well) that have gotten pretty big and their story pretty much reads like this "Formed in 2010 and they played a gig in london at the end of 2010 now they're huge" It's not that easy at all! What is the difference between what they did and what other bands do.

Are these bands just super clever or lucky? Because there are unsigned bands that are better.

- willingness to compromise
- willingness to do whatever is necessary to be BIG
- no qualms about using/abusing every contact and connection you've ever made.
- fortune with timing. If there's a slipstream of another band in which you can sit yourself, it makes it a lot easier for major labels to understand you and your potential place in the market.

contacts, luck, support, compromise. as far as i can see.
an on-fashion look won't harm during the initial push but saleability across markets is a more important long term consideration so - steering towards the middle of the road is encouraged.
i'm always surprised when really individual/relatively unique artists get a push, perhaps sometimes talent can't be denied.